China is rich in its culture, traditions, customs and architecture. The third largest and the first in terms of the number of people the country annually receives tens of thousands of tourists. People from all over the world come to celebrate in China to touch this amazing culture.
Types of Chinese holidays
All the holidays in China are divided into state and traditional. There are also many celebrations borrowed from other countries. One of the most important national holidays of China is the Day of the founding of the People's Republic of China , which is celebrated for five days (the first day - October 1), which are days off for the working population. These days there are festive folk festivals, festivals, street performances, everywhere you can see multiple flower exhibitions and figures of dragons, made by the best Chinese masters.
The Chinese are very sensitive to their cultural heritage, so China's traditions and holidays are respected in every family.
New Year in China
As in other countries, the New Year is celebrated in China, while January 1 passes unnoticed, as traditionally the Chinese celebrate this holiday according to the lunar calendar. This day falls for the period from 21.01 to 21.02 and is considered the first day of spring. No New Year does not pass without the famous Chinese fireworks and crackers, as well as delicious national dishes, among which special preference is given to Chinese dumplings and noodles. People believe that these dishes will bring them wealth, prosperity and a long life. There is also a tradition to buy new clothes and change into everything new after midnight. Celebrations continue for a week and end with the Lantern Festival . On this day, all the houses and streets are decorated with colorful motley lanterns and eat rice cakes with sweet stuffing. It is celebrated on the 15th day of the first month of the lunar calendar.
The most interesting holidays in China
Among the most interesting national holidays of China, one should pay tribute to the International Festival of Kites (April 16). Annually people come to the festival from more than 60 countries of the world and on a scale it can be compared even with the Olympic Games.
After analyzing what interesting holidays are still celebrated in China, it is undoubtedly possible to celebrate the Bachelor's Day (November 11), the emergence of which is associated with the demographic problem of overpopulation of the country. Traditionally, students and unmarried men take part in it. And exactly at 11 hours 11 minutes and 11 seconds you can hear the wolf howl that the festival participants publish.